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High Protein Mexican Style Chicken and Rice
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy Mexican

High Protein Mexican Style Chicken and Rice

A one-pan Mexican-style chicken and rice dish featuring seasoned chicken breast cooked with bell peppers, onion, black beans, and rice in spiced tomato broth. Only 450 calories per serving with 45g protein, this 4-portion meal prep is one of the easiest and tastiest recipes in Jalal's collection.

10m Prep
25m Cook
35m Total
4 Servings
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Ingredients

Ingredients
  • fresh coriander (chopped)
chicken
  • 750 g chicken breast (cubed)
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 whole lime lime juice (juiced)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
rice
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 100 g black beans (rinsed)
  • 210 g basmati rice (washed, uncooked)
  • 400 g canned tomatoes (chopped)
  • 300 ml water

Steps

  1. 1
    Slice chicken breast into cubes. Add oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, chilli powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix until well coated.
    ~5 min
  2. 2
    Cook on medium heat for 8 minutes until golden brown. Set the chicken aside.
    ~8 min
  3. 3
    In the same pan, add onions and bell peppers. Cook for 2 minutes before adding black beans and washed rice. Let it toast with the spices for 1-2 minutes.
    Tip: Toasting the rice enhances the flavor.
    ~4 min
  4. 4
    Add chopped tomatoes and water. Bring to a light bubble, then cover and simmer on low heat for 12 minutes until fully cooked. Stir halfway to prevent sticking.
    ~14 min
  5. 5
    Mix in the cooked chicken with fresh coriander. Distribute into 4 equal servings and enjoy.
    ~3 min

Nutrition (per serving)

450
Calories
45g
Protein
47g
Carbs
9g
Fat
7g
Fiber
Cultural Context
This recipe draws from Mexican arroz con pollo (rice with chicken), a staple across Latin American cuisines. The addition of black beans boosts fiber and protein, while the one-pan approach makes it ideal for weekly meal prep.
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